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Could Sitting for a Long Time Affect Liposuction Result?

9 Weeks ago, I had Liposuction done on my thighs, hips and buttocks. I experienced little pain and the discomfort subsided fairly quickly within the first few weeks.

However for the last few weeks, I've been stuck at a desk for most of the day and am not able to do as much sport as I usually do. Could this extended amount of time spent sitting (approx 10 hrs a day) be causing a return of discomfort in the operated-on-areas and will it affect the final results of the lipo? Is it a bad sign that pain is returning?

2 Doctor Answers | Asked by Joeesk1 in Germany
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Post-Liposuction Activity Schedule

At 9 weeks post-op and in the absence of any post-op complications, such as seroma, excessive bruising, dehiscence (spreading) of the cannula sites, if I was your surgeon, I would counsel you to resume your exercise schedule. I would recommend starting at 50% of your normal regimen, possibly starting first with your arms and chest. You could advance your activity, as tolerated by pain, so that you should be back to full activity in 2-3 weeks.By increasing blood flow to the muscles,... more
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Liposuction undulating post-operative pain

It is common to have pain come and go after an operation of any kind. Sitting for extended periods might be a contributing factor but it is not unusual in any situation. You will be healing for many months after your procedure. The pain does not mean anything is wrong, just a by product of the procedure. Sitting will not affect the results unless you gain a lot of wait because of lack of activity.

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